How to make your writing much more interesting Use adjectival phrases and clauses I. Sardharwalla
Adjectival clauses and phrases They both are groups of words that cannot stand alone and make sense. An Adjectival PHRASE is a group of words without a verb They make the descriptions exciting An Adjectival CLAUSE is a group of words with a verb They must have ‘who,which or that’ I. Sardharwalla
Read these sentences Boring, aren’t they? The cat was taken to the vet. Roses were delivered today. I found a coin in the garden. Sam and Anna went to the park. The police found the car. The tree was cut down. I knew the girl. Boring, aren’t they? I. Sardharwalla
But don’t worry! The Super Heroes are here to the rescue!! Today’s heroes are: Adjectival phrases & Adjectival clauses Let’s see if they can **RESCUE** these sentences I. Sardharwalla
The cat, with the injured paw, was taken to the vet. Ten bright red roses were delivered today. I found a rusty old coin in the garden. Sam and Anna went to the park, which had swings. The police found the car, which had been stolen. The tree, that had been battered by the storm, was cut down. I knew the girl who had stolen from the shop. What do you think NOW! I. Sardharwalla
Over to you! Can you get the two super heroes to rescue these BORING sentences? Adjectival Clauses (who, which, that – with VERB) We walked along the street. The old shed was to be our next new den. Chris picked up the puppy. The swimming instructor was pleased with the girl. I found my pencil. My uncle Joe is coming to visit us. The football match was very exciting. Adjectival Phrases (Describes noun – NO VERB) Rita walked away. We climbed the mountain. The eyes glared at me. The garage was empty. Tractor was no where to be found. The dog was barking at the fox, which had just entered the garden. The crowd were noisy at the match. I. Sardharwalla
Choose one of the following settings and write a description. You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and underline them. I. Sardharwalla
Teacher Model Description of the Autumn Setting includes 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) and underlined. The dry auburn leaves, which had fallen from the tall dry maple trees, lay covering the vastness of the dry chilly woodland. The blissful couple, who were returning from work, walked merrily crunching the dry crisp leaves that lay under their soft and cosy walking boots. I. Sardharwalla
Choose one of the following and write a description. You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and underline them. I. Sardharwalla
Choose one of the following and write a description. You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and underline them. I. Sardharwalla
Choose one of the following settings and write a description. You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and underline them. I. Sardharwalla
Choose one of the following settings and write a description. You must include at least 2 adjectival clauses (who, which, that – and a VERB) and 2 adjectival phrases (Describe the noun – NO VERB) in your description and underline them. I. Sardharwalla
Adjectival clauses And Adjectival Phrases Next time you sit down to write, remember to call upon these two heroes Adjectival clauses And Adjectival Phrases I. Sardharwalla